About Perfect Balance Clinic - Hatfield

We can help with a wide range of conditions including back pain, neck pain, sciatica, trapped nerves, wrist pain, hand pain, sports injuries, pregnancy discomfort, crying babies, babies with colic and more. We are also one of the few clinics in the country to offer TOG Gaitscan and Biomechanical Analysis.

Perfect Balance Clinics have all been strategically located within well-known health establishments, allowing us to tailor a comprehensive treatment plan to all your needs. We are located in Hertfordshire; Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, St Albans (Mother & Baby), St Albans (Sports Injuries) and London; Moorgate & St John's Wood.

We have a team of male and female practitioners, who provide a wide range of complementary services including Osteopathy & Physiotherapy (which both include Acupuncture), Sports Therapy, Podiatry, Sports Massage, Cranial Osteopathy, Pregnancy Massage & Pregnancy Scanning.

First Impressions Customer service feedback

"Quick response but no chiropodist in my area-did offer and alternative though."

PollyUK

Feedback received 01 February 2014

"Responded within the day. Quick and efficient"

RutaLithuania

Feedback received 26 December 2011

"Good"

DawnUK

Feedback received 06 June 2011

"Appeared competent, although only one appointment taken to date. Really liked the fact that they have an end point and don't advise seeing them forever. Good interaction with email booking system, info requested sent back as soon as possible."

Chiropodist Consultation

Podiatry is a highly specialised area that deals with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of foot and lower extremity problems. Orthotics are best when they are custom made to fit your feet perfectly. We treat many people from children to athletes in many disciplines such as running, cycling and skiing.

Massage Therapy

Full Body Massage

£45-£50

Massage

Sports Massage is the management, manipulation and rehabilitation of soft tissues of the body including muscles, ligaments and tendons.

The techniques used by sports massage practitioners have been developed to ensure effective and efficient results are gained from each massage given.

from£50

Pregnancy Massage

from£55

Sports Massage (1 hour)

Chiropractic

Back Pain Treatment

£40-£50

Chiropractor Consultation

Are You Considering an Osteopath, Physiotherapist or Chiropractor?We can help you! We have a team of male and female practitioners, who provide a wide range of complementary services including Osteopathy & Physiotherapy (which both include Acupuncture), Sports Therapy, Podiatry, Sports Massage, Cranial Osteopathy, Pregnancy Massage & Pregnancy Scanning.

Spinal Manipulation

Osteopathy

Cranial Osteopathy

£50

Osteopath Consultation

Osteopaths’ patients include sports people, pregnant women, the young, older people, manual workers and office professionals. Clients seek treatment from osteopaths for a wide variety of conditions, including back pain, repetitive strain injury, changes to posture in pregnancy, postural problems caused by driving or work strain, the pain of arthritis and sports injuries.

Acupuncture

£40-£50

Acupuncturist Consultation

Our therapists are trained in medical acupuncture.Medical acupuncture is used to treat musculoskeletal pain, including myofascial trigger point pain. It is also effective for postoperative pain and nausea. Practitioners of medical acupuncture generally choose classical points as the best places to stimulate the nervous system.

Holistic Health

CST - Craniosacral Therapy

£40-£50

Holistic Health Consultation

We provide holistic healthcare for individuals of any age group, from new born babies and pregnant women, to athletes, office workers and senior citizens.

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Stephen Makinde

Job Title:

Practice Therapist

Specialisations:

Languages:

English

Biography:

Stephen Makinde trained at the British College of Osteopathic Medicine in Hampstead, London, where he undertook the full time degree course in Osteopathic Medicine and Naturopathy. Stephen now teaches on the undergraduate and post graduate conversion course run for international Osteopaths. Stephen firmly believes that anatomy and information are at the core of any good Osteopathy practitioner and this should be passed on to each and every client, so that they can understand what is going on with their bodies in a logical way.

Ms Sara Randall

Job Title:

Midwife

Specialisations:

Midwifery, Acupuncture, Naturopathy, Osteopathy

Languages:

English

Biography:

After graduating with a degree in Midwifery in 2002, Sara has consistently worked as a midwife within the NHS, recently moving into the private sector and complimenting the team at the Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth. Sara has also qualified as an osteopath and specialises in pregnancy related musculoskeletal pains and treatment of newborns and children following a traumatic birth using cranial Osteopathy.

Mark Richardson

Job Title:

Practice Therapist

Specialisations:

Massage Therapy

Languages:

English

Biography:

Mark graduated from the University of Portsmouth in 2003 with a degree in Exercise and Health Science. Whilst studying for his degree, he gained his British Amateur Weight Lifting Association (BAWLA) qualification and subsequently worked as a fitness instructor/manager whilst at university. It was during his degree that he wanted to combine his passion for sports and the knowledge of the body and decided to study for a degree in Physiotherapy.

In 2006, Mark qualified from the University of Hertfordshire with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy. Over the next three years, he went to work at two NHS Trusts specialising in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. This included outpatient clinics, hydrotherapy, rehabilitation and orthopaedic wards. In 2009, Mark left the NHS and went to work for the Ministry of Defence. He was employed by the Army Primary Health Care Service (APHCS) where he was solely responsible for treating injured service personnel. In 2010, he moved from the APHCS and went to work at RAF Halton Regional Rehabilitation Unit where he still works today. Working as a civilian physiotherapist in the Military allows Mark to treat a wide variety of injuries. It has also allowed him to continue to build upon his exercise/rehabilitation repertoire. In addition to Mark's full-time work commitments, in 2008, he went to work at an elite private physiotherapy and sports injury clinic. Here he had the opportunity to treat athletes with various sporting injuries. In 2009, Mark also had the opportunity to work as part of the medical support team at the World Judo championships. Mark is currently working towards his Bronze certificate with the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports Medicine, which is an internationally recognised specialised group of physiotherapists working in sport. Throughout his career to date, Mark has also worked with various sport clubs, including MK Dons, Buckingham and Henley Rugby Club, and he has also spent time at Saracens Rugby Club. Mark is currently studying for his MSc in Sports and Exercise Rehabilitation. Mark is also a member of a physiotherapy specialist interest group: the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP) and is registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC). Mark works as a Physiotherapist in Hatfield clinic.

Lucy Georgiou

Job Title:

Practice Therapist

Biography:

Lucy Georgiou provides Osteopathy in Perfect Balances sports injury clinic and also alongside Sara Randall our Osteopath Midwife in the Mother and Baby Clinic for Pregnancy. Although they are two ends of the spectrum, Lucy finds it interesting working with athletes and pregnant women. Lucy graduated from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine where she undertook the Masters program in Osteopathy. LUcy has also worked in the pain clinic at Londons Royal Free Hospital. This knowledge and dedication to her work mean that Lucy is the right person to get you back on track and in good working order. Lucys training has included extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology which help her to decide on the best course of action to take with most injuries. Her skills in applying techniques have lead to many quick recoveries and remedial work to help loosen tight aching muscles.

Mat Pollard

Job Title:

Practice Therapist

Biography:

Mat graduated as a Sports Therapist and Holistic Therapist through Essentials for Health in London December 2012. Mat’s treatments are designed around restoring muscle balance through lengthening and reconditioning tight hypertonic muscles and building strength in the weaker lengthened muscles. Muscle balance enables the body to perform more efficiently with less injury. Although he is newly qualified he has over 250 massage hours under his belt which include treatments for Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow), Plantar Fasciitis, Lumbar Pain, Median Nerve Impingement and Chondromalacia Patella.

Debbie Knott

Job Title:

Health Trainer

Biography:

Within the last three years, Debbie has moved away from competing, to concentrate on her Fitness career and has been involved in various Group Exercise classes. She has worked with a variety of people from Top footballers (Wimbledon FC, now MK DOns), Runners and Triathletes. When she isnt working, Debbie still keeps fit within her sport, but can now be seen Referring a variety of National Level Triathlon Events.

Joe Reemer

Job Title:

Health Trainer

Biography:

Joes work with the patient not only deals with the complaint they have but also looks to improve the patients general lifestyle and wellbeing. From stress relief techniques through to holistic movements and home exercise. His hard work has seen him work with up and coming Athletes, Cricketers and Professional Footballers to get them back to full function. "To get to full recovery, we need to establish where we are" Joe says. "If anything is causing the harmonious working of the body to be interrupted then it can be addressed with simple and effective treatments, thus restoring balance and a platform for rehabilitation work to succeed."

Mr Daniel Waddington

Job Title:

Podiatrist

Specialisations:

Chiropody (Podiatry)

Languages:

English

Biography:

During my time at university I discovered a passion for biomechanics and since then I have had the opportunity to work with some of the leading clinicians and surgeons who have specialised in this area and who are shaping our modern understanding of human biomechanics and sports rehabilitation. In 2014 I presented my award-winning dissertation research at the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists (SOCAP) annual conference. I like to think I am a creative, hardworking and tenacious clinician who has amassed an array of experience from many reputable clinics and highly qualified professionals. I have a thirst for knowledge and a passion to modernise the profession and to increase the public’s awareness of podiatry.